Runge

Runge Meaning & Origin

About Runge
The surname Runge is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "runge," meaning "spindle." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a spinner or a weaver of textiles. The name Runge is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Runge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Runge: 5,139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,591
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Runge based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Runge is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 N JH
🌐 IPA
/rənʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNJ', 'RNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Runge in Braille

Here's how to represent Runge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Runge in braille

How to sign the name Runge using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Runge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Runge in sign language

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